WINES BY THE GLASS Graham Beck Brut MCC R70 Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc R65 Cederberg Unwooded Chenin Blanc R55 Warwick The First Lady Unoaked Chardonnay R60 The Foundry Chenin Blanc R60 The Foundry Viognier R65 Olifantsberg Rosé R60 Clarington Chenin Blanc R60 Warwick The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon R65 Kloof Street Swartland Rouge R80 Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn R85
CAP CLASSIQUE Graham Beck Brut Robertson R400 / 70 Light yeasty aromas and secondary tones of limey fresh fruit on the nose with rich creamy complexity on the palate. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Graham Beck Brut Rose Robertson R410 Whiffs of raspberries, cherries and aromas of minerality.hints of oyster shell and fresh lavender. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Le Lude Franschhoek R615 Elegant citrus blossoms with fresh lime aromas followed by nougat, roasted nuts and brioche. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Pinot Meunier Le LudeRose Franschhoek R625 Ripe cherry and raspberry aromas provide a delicate profile to the wine. Hints of grapefruit, wild rose, blueberries and aniseed. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier SilverthornThe Green Man Robertson R615 Fresh aromas of green apple and acacia blossom backed by subtle hints of minerality and whiffs of freshly baked brioche. Chardonnay Nicholas Fuillatte Chouilly CHAMPAGNE R1350 Fresh white fruit aromas of apple, pear and peach intermingle with curry and turmeric spices. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Moët &ChandonBrut Imperial Epernay R1550 Vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit with mineral nuances and white flowers.secondary notes of brioche, cereal and fresh nuts. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Moët &ChandonNectar Imperial Epernay R1800 A burst of exotic pineapple and mango rounded off by stone fruit nuances and hints of vanilla. Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierChardonnay VeuveCliquot Reims Fruity notes reminiscent of pear flesh with discreet biscuit notes in the background. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier,Chardonnay R1750 Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Mareuil-sur-Ay R1795 A delicate bouquet of red fruits and the zest of citrus followed by a fresh finish with a taste of raspberry. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
WHITE CULTIVARS RIESLING Jordan The Real McCoy Stellenbosch R290 Aromatic tropical fruit with orange zest spicy edges and crisp acid combine elegantly in this appealing off-dry wine. Spioenkop Elgin R545 Pepper, lime and spice all delivered in a light bodied wine with verve. A hint of sugar prolongs the flavour of this very enjoyable wine. SAUVIGNON BLANC Neil Ellis Groenekloof Darling R250 / 65 A freshly acidic character that mixes happily with citrus and tropical notes a well composed palate. Almenkerk Elgin R325 This single-vineyard wine is crafted to be the ultimate expression of Elgin s cool climate: Elegant, complex with a core of minerality. A true terroir wine, it offsets the typical green aromas of Sauvignon Blanc with the tropical tones of fully ripened fruit. Iona Elgin R355 Showing plenty of ripe fruit due to the late harvest, this wine has a full, balanced palate with plenty of citrus on the nose. David Niewoud Ghost Corner Elim R495 Concentrated layers of green figs and gooseberries with a touch of grapefruit, fynbos and a steely minerality on the palate. CHENIN BLANC Cederberg Unwooded Cederberg R230 / 55 Beautiful layers of melon, grapefruit and fleshy white pear. A mouth coating creaminess comes from 5 months on the lees. It finishes with a lively crisp acidity. Altitude vineyards make this chenin unique. Kloof Street Swartland R220 Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and wet granite. The palate is full and rich with a mineral spicy finish. Spioenkop Elgin R345 Sophisticated flavours of pineapple, peach and extract of almond. The wine has a good balance between the lemon acidity and slightly wooded flavours. R400 RemhoogteHoneybunch Stellenbosch Intense honeyed fragrance. The nose shows fresh peaches and apricots complemented by aromas of floral honeysuckle and freshened by undertones of lime.
SEMILLON Steenberg Constantia R490 Aromas of dried apricots, peaches and vanilla on the nose. The palate is rich and creamy with lime and citrus notes followed by hits of elderflower and tangerine in the aftertaste. Alvi s Drift Worcester VIOGNIER R200 A white wine for red wine drinkers. Aromas dominated by apricots and white peaches. The fruit is nuanced with a hint of cashew nuts. CHARDONNAY WarwickThe First Lady Unoaked Stellenbosch R220 / 60 A pale straw colour with a hint of green in the glass.intense nose of fresh pineapple, lemon, citrus and floral notes. Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile s Lair, Kaaimansgat Overberg R395 Beautifully fresh and crisp with obvious gooseberry flavours surrounded by subtle oak nuances as well as a distinctive mineral quality. Paul Cluver Estate Elgin R550 Lots of buttered toast on the nose with a distinctive citrus presence.tangerine and citrus blossom fragrances with hints of vanilla pod and almond flakes. WHITE BLENDS SpierCreative Block 2 Coastal Region R260 Bordeaux style blend with ripe kiwi fruit and white peaches on the nose with an intense green grassy undertone. Perfumed green winter melon with an undertow of green asparagus. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse Western Cape R545 Aromas of gooseberry, naartjie peel, peach, lavender, rosemary and burnt sugar. Broad rich flavours resolve into an oysterbed salinity. Chenin Blanc, Rousanne, Semillon, Chardonnay MullineuxWhite Swartland R520 A nose of ripe green citrus fruit and Christmas spices. A fresh and richly textured palate of ripe pears, almonds and peaches with a clove-like finish. Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Semillon Gris ROSÉ / BLANC DE NOIR Olifantsberg Worscester R230 / 60 Salmon pink in colour, this delightful wine has beautiful savory notes and a refreshing creamy palate. Syrah AlmenkerkLace Elgin R275 Aromas of ripe raspberry and watermelon are complemented on the palate by a savoury character. Cabernet Sauvignon
RED CULTIVARS PINOT NOIR Newton JohnsonFamily Vinyards Hemel-en-Aarde Valley R495 Pure and precise characters of fragrant cherries, currants, earthiness and spice. The perfume and silky smooth tannins are complemented with depth provided by red clay deeper in the soil. Selected as one of the top 3 Pinot Noirs outside of Burgundy by Decanter magazine. Bouchard Finalyson Galpin Peak Hemel-en-Aarde Valley R795 Peppery spice with blackberry and cherry notes ending in a harmonious and long earthy finish. Storm Vrede Upper Hemel-en-Aarde valley R1150 Displays richness and generosity with alluring and opulent fruit perfume. Not flashy or overly fruity but shows depth, purity and structure. Characterstic of the site s low vigour, stoney, clay rich Bokkeveld shale soils. CINSAULT Naude Stellenbosch R1250 An extraordinarily pretty wine. The nose shows red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, wild flowers and herbs. Lovely fruit purity, fresh acidity and fine tannins it possesses plenty of detail and real poise. Diemersfontein Wellington PINOTAGE R280 Distinct coffee, rich dark chocolate and baked plums on the nose with ripe, subtle tannins.a wine to be enjoyed young. RemhoogteBushvine Stellenbosch R345 Ultra fresh with cherries and mulberries dominating the nose with hints of fynbos and a slight earthiness bringing depth. Chalky tannin and fresh spice provide a savoury finish Spioenkop 1900 Elgin R865 A complex, subtle nose of blackcurrent, violet, cinnamon and black cherries.an elegant Pinotage with a lingering aftertaste. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Warwick The First lady Stellenbosch R310 / 65 The bouquet reveals dark chocolate, brambleberries, star anise, cloves, cracked black pepper and notes of fresh thyme. Cederberg Cederberg R435 Loads of blackcurrants with cedar wood undertones on the nose with a hint of smokiness and tobacco leaf, creating a complex wine. De Trafford Stellenbosch Classic dark fruit, iodine and graphite spicing with nuances of liquorice. R870
MERLOT Hartenberg Stellenbosch R485 Brick red in colour.a mélange of aromas permeate the nose, showing truffles, forest floor, violets, plums and cherry. Meerlust Stellenbosch R715 Intense dark fruit on the nose, mulberry and damson plum with hints of dark chocolate and spice. De Trafford Stellenbosch R1450 Pure dark red berry and cherry fruit with intriguing nuts and spices and a little herbaceous character. These flavours follow through on the palate with lovely fine, dry tannins and a soft long finish. La Motte Franschoek SHIRAZ R395 This wine beautifully captures juicy berry - fruit, sweet liquorice, violet flowers and pepper spice. Kevin Arnold Stellenbosch R645 Floral, perfume notes and clove pepper spice lead the aromatics of this Shiraz, accompanied by soft leather and licorice undertones. Shiraz, Mourvedre De Trafford Stellenbosch Forthcoming spicy, blueberry fruit, herbal fynbos notes, and white pepper on the nose. R1450 MullineuxIron Syrah R2215 Platter s guide red wine of the year.hints of black pepper, dark berries and herbs and a bloody, earthy character on the nose. RED BLENDS Kloof Street Swartland Rouge Swartland R290 / 80 The seductive blend of Southern Rhône varieties has a perfumed nose of violets, spice and purple fruit. Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Tinta Barocca, Cinsault AA Badenhorst Family Red Swartland R710 Complex notes of pepper, liquorice, perfume, and black cherries. The palate entry is quite dense with lavender and dark berry fruit. Shiraz, Cinsault, TintaBarocca, Grenache, Mourvedre Warwick Trilogy Stellenbosch R950 The wine displays an intense ruby red colour in the glass. The bouquet is reminiscent of vanilla, cassis, thyme liquorice and mulberries. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Ormond Vernon Basson Darling R915 A deep crimson red wine with hints of vanilla, flamed cherries, blueberries and earthiness. A taste of dark fruits along with a savoury character and toasty oak finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.
Rare and Auction Wines CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD Groot Constantia Gouvenor s Auction Reserve 2014 Contantia Prime, impeccably-structured Bordeaux-style expression R3150 De Trafford Perspective 2015 Stellenbosch R3850 A tête-de-cuvée of the best Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from a supreme vintage NEDERBURG AUCTION Durbanville Hills Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Durbanville Small-batch production from site-specific vineyards, with a mineral and herbaceous core R995 Nederburg Private Bin R121 Shiraz 2006 Paarl Seductive and spicy, with a Cedarwood spice and velvety, leather undertones Nederburg Private Bin R172 Pinotage 2006 Paarl Full-bodied, ripe, with stewed purple fruit and an earthy finish R1295 R1695
DESSERT WINES Donkiesbaai Hooiwijn Piekenierskloof R515 / 85 Ripe apricots, stewed peaches and subtle rooibos tea come to the fore with a light touch of honeycomb and caramel. This wine has a fantastic balance between sugar and acidity, and an integrated long-lingering finish. Chenin Blanc Ken Forrester Noble T Stellenbosch R555 A barrel fermented botrytised dessert wine. Fresh, sumptuous peach, dried apricot flavours, overlaid with a tropical lushness of melon and pineapple. Ripe sweetness, yet tangy, with flavours like baked apples with clove spice, wood spice and honey on the finish. Chenin Blanc MullineuxOlerasay Swartland R1100 Bright golden straw colour, with a rich, viscous appearance. The nose and palate are a complex, enticing blend of dried peaches, apricots, honey and marmalade, with a savoury nuttiness. The intense mouth-feel is balanced by a clean, fresh, and very long finish. Chenin Blanc Klein Constantia Vin De Constance Constantia R2150 Concentrated flavours of apricot and orange zest with aspects of frangipani flowers abound. Mouth filling yet clean and focused, the wine tapers into a rich luscious finish. Muscat de Frontignan